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JULY 2017

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South Valley Living

fresh finds at the fresno food expo

Inspir ation

show ti m e

21 Let’s Raise the Red, White And Blue

28 Blues and More with Jimmy Thackery

38 Diy: Antiqued Mirror

in t er est

Good finds

6 Aviation Maintenance Technology Program

31 The Not-So-Boring Story of Ciderhouse Foods

loca l s

Good ti m es

2 4 Enjoying the Resurgence of Macramé with Propagate

9 Delight Your Taste Buds at the Fresno Food Expo

r ecr e ation

in ev ery issu e 34 Enjoy the View— Amber Smith 36 What’s Cookin’— Tangy Shrimp Salad with Cucumber, Dill and Fennel 40 Calendar of Events 45 Giving Back— Saving Pets’ Lives with Gabby’s Animal Rescue

Be au t y t r en ds 13 Tips For Traveling in Style

Cr a f ting

16 Going Coastal at Montana De Oro Photo courtesy of Fresno Food Expo

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editor’s note

Yvonne Mazzotta publisher

JULY 2017

It’s America the beautiful’s birthday, and we’re counting our blessings to live in such a picturesque place under her cloak of freedom. Love food? We do, too – so we’ll meet you at the seventh annual Food Expo. Some 150 local food producers will be there to exhibit, sell and sample their products. You’ll be amazed by the delicious items that are produced right here in the South Valley. Meet Kelley Hansen, who transitioned from a logger and fur trapper into a cider brewer when she and her husband bought Ciderhouse Foods – and preserved a piece of local history. You’ll be touched by the heart of Gabrielle “Gabby” Enns, owner and founder of Gabby’s Animal Rescue in Visalia, who has dedicated her life to caring for animals in need. If you’re looking for a summertime escape but can’t stomach the thought of traffic jams and overcrowded beaches, check out Montana de Oro State Park. Off the beaten path, the entrance weaves along the coast through a eucalyptus forest, and leads to rugged shoreline, fascinating geological formations and tide pools. Don’t forget to check out our calendar of events to find a concert, fair, farmers market or other activity that suits your fancy. Happy Independence Day, and enjoy!

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| By jordan venema

Av i at i o n M a i n t e n a n c e T e c h n o lo g y P r o g r a m

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This year marks the 40th anniversary of San Joaquin Valley College, a local staple of vocational education. The college has offered a number of programs, but its aviation maintenance technology program has been longstanding at 25 years, and though it has nothing to do with actual flight instruction, the program is only beginning to take flight. Instructor Lionel Smith explains the purpose of the aviation maintenance technology program is to “meet all the requirements to take the FAA exams for Airframe and Powerplant license. That will allow you to work on anything that flies.” And after 1,900 hours of training, students practically learn to turn an engine inside out, and almost everything between wingtips. What’s interesting about airplane mechanics is that virtually every automotive mechanic also knows how to drive a car, but that’s not necessarily the case for mechanics that work on planes. “A lot of people here like just the mechanical side of things,” says Smith. In the United States, cars are almost as common as people, and with so many vehicles on the streets, it might be surprising to learn that automotive maintenance has become such a saturated field that it’s difficult to find work. That’s not the case with aviation maintenance, where the industry is increasing faster than they can hire, and few people entering into the field. In fact, Smith says that if his current 80 students had their licenses today, he’d be able to find a job for every single one. “Airlines and flying services are carrying more and more, and all the baby boomers are starting to retire,” suggests Smith. Furthermore, most high schools offer vocational classes that teach the fundamentals of car maintenance, though not for airborne engines. “Well, not yet,” concedes Smith, “but there is talk of some schools starting to go that way.” While comparing the engine of an airplane and a car might be like comparing apples and oranges, Smith believes there’s slightly more pressure when it comes to working on planes. Say you’re driving your car and something goes wrong with the engine, smoke begins pouring from under the hood, the engine spurts, the car comes to a stop. But say this happened while in a plane? What would you do? There’s no side of the road.

“That’s what we tell our students. That’s why they have to be very methodical and very focused on the job, because we can’t just pull over.” Does that mean there’s more stress, or maybe more pride for aviation mechanics? “I think there’s a lot more pride,” says Smith. “At least once they’ve got the hang of it, because a lot of lives are at stake.” Furthermore, Smith says there’s something new every day in the field of aviation maintenance, since it incorporates everything from spaceships to gliders. As technology advances, aviation includes more components and computers, “but we still teach wood and fabric,” says Smith. The program’s courses are held at Fresno’s Yosemite Airport, Monday through Thursday from 7am to 3:40pm, with general education classes on Friday between 7am and noon. “So at the end of the 16 months they have an associate in science degree, as well,” explains Smith. New classes start every two months, and while this program requires 1,900 hours of training within its 16-month span, Smith explains that training under an apprenticeship would require more than 3,000 hours. The programs are opening students up to careers in commercial, private or military aviation. “We have five or six employers who come to our college on a routine basis,” says Smith. “Some of our students end up working out at NAS Lemoore. Some work for the spaceship company, Virgin Galactic, that will carry civilians into outer space.” For graduates of the aviation maintenance technology program, then, the sky is really the limit, from the lowaltitude heights of small gliders to beyond our atmosphere with the next generation of space exploration. • Aviation Maintenance Technology Program San Joaquin Valley College • Sjvc.edu • (866) 544-7898 Find them on Facebook and Instagram

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his seven-year-old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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d e l i g h t yo u r ta s t e bu d s at t h e f r e s n o f o o d e x p o If you’re a fan of food, then there is really only one date to mark on your calendar this summer. On July 27, about 150 local food producers will come together under one roof to exhibit, sell and sample their products. Call it a tradeshow of sorts, or a foodie’s paradise, or call it what it is: the seventh annual Fresno Food Expo. Amy Fuentes, manager of the Fresno Food Expo, describes the event as “a regional food trade show that brings together our region’s food growers and manufacturers to exhibit their products at a oneday show.” Since its inception, the Fresno Food Expo has been facilitating the handshake between growers and buyers, makers and retailers, and helping to put this region’s products on the map – and shelves. Since the Central Valley is an agricultural powerhouse, it’s only natural that many of its denizens use its native resources to create quality products – from sauces to seasonings, and oils to condiments. Vegetables and produce and nuts will make up a little less than 50 percent of the exhibitors at the Fresno Food Expo, but there will be plenty of mom-and-pop businesses there as well, exhibiting meats and cheeses, wines and beers.

So whether its exhibitors are brewing small-batch beer or tilling 1,000-acre farms, these producers equally will be introduced to buyers from retailers like Save Mart, Trader Joes, Vallarta, Costco, Whole Foods and more. The Expo actually kicks off the evening of July 26 with a speech by keynote speaker Phil Lempert, though it is closed to the public. From 9am to 3pm the next day, retailers and producers come together for the Expo’s business-to-business event. “We invite retailers to come and look at all the local products,” explains Fuentes. “The overarching goal is to help our local food manufacturers make new connections, and get their goods onto shelves. I’ve seen companies just launch and within a year I’ve seen their products in Costco or Save Mart.” The Fresno Food Expo will also offer Expolicious, which will be available to the public for $50 tickets. Doors will be open from 5 to 8pm and exhibitors will sample and sell their goods, while local chefs pair and prepare dishes using exhibitors’ products. “Pretty much come in and taste samples and learn about all the different food and beverage companies in our own backyard,” says Fuentes. 4 continued on page 10

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“We also invite local chefs and restaurateurs, about 10 to 15 local restaurants from up and down the valley, to do a fun contest. They come in and make small appetizers made up of products found on the show floor,” she continues. “So you can have a pistachio-crusted ice cream made with Rosa Brothers Milk and local pistachios. Ultimately, the goal is that these restaurants will turn around and carry these items on their menu and use these local products.” For foodies, then, Expolicious is a must see – or must eat – event. It will be an opportunity to taste some of the newest products coming out of the valley, and sample dishes by chefs that potentially will end up on local menus. Some restaurants that are participating in this year’s Expolicious are Ampersand Ice Cream, Quesadilla Gorilla, School House Restaurant and Tavern, and Tazzaria. While the Fresno Food Expo is a business opportunity for retailers and exhibitors, at the end of the day it’s also meant to be a party.

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“Really, it’s a celebration of our region’s thriving food industry and what we do here,” says Fuentes. And what better way to celebrate than by eating and drinking all the food and beverages, including local wines and craft beers? So whether you’re in retail or agriculture, a chef or a foodie, or maybe all of the above, the Fresno Food Expo has a little bit of something to satisfy everybody’s tastes. And whatever your tastes, no one is going to tell you not to have your fill. “Oh yeah,” says Fuentes, laughing. “You will literally roll out of there.” • Fresno Food Expo • July 26-27 • www.fresnofoodexpo.com Fresno Convention Center, 848 M St., Fresno Find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his seven-year-old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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TI P S FOR T r av e l i n g i n S t yl e Whether traveling by plane, train or automobile, the art of “getting there” can wreak havoc on our skin and hair. This can be especially tricky because, due to space and TSA restrictions, you can’t take along every one of your favorite beauty products. So whether you’re planning a big summer vacation or a quick weekend getaway, keep these tips in mind the next time you hit the road (or air). They will help your skin and hair stay in better shape, and make you feel better, as well. And in these times when flying is anything but relaxing, we can use all the help we can get.

First and foremost—zippered plastic bags are your best friend. TSA asks that you pack all your liquids together in one, quart-sized bag, but even if you are not traveling by plane, zippered plastic bags are a lifesaver for organization— they are clear and take up essentially no extra space. Pack hair accessories, such as bobby pins and hair ties, plus all those random items—cotton swabs, cotton balls—right into the bags. This will make getting ready much easier. Zippered plastic bags are also perfect for spill-prone liquids. The air pressure during plane rides can make liquids do crazy things (like mysteriously spill out of their sealed containers), so put a piece of clear tape around the seal and put the product in its own bag. That way it won’t damage anything else if it does end up spilling. 4 continued on page 14

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Hydrate more than you’d think. Water is an in-flight essential. Plane air is very dry. Every passenger on the plane breathes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. In order to bring in more oxygen, fresh air is pumped into the cabin. However, the air at such high altitudes has very little moisture, making the cabin air dry. That is what makes your skin feel dehydrated. Try to drink a liter of water for every six hours of flying, and carry on the Evian spray ($7). Face misting during a flight can be your saving grace. For added skin hydration, slather on your favorite moisturizer, then seal in the moisture by applying a hydrating serum midflight. And don’t forget a good lip balm—lips dry out, too! Go tiny & pack products that multitask. The last thing you’re going to want on a trip is an overflow of products crowding your space. Instead, pack multipurpose products to keep it simple, such as a tinted stain for both cheeks and lips (Try Benefit Cha Cha Tint, $30), or a sunscreen that doubles as an oil-absorbing face powder (Mineral Fusion Brush-On Sun Defense, SPF 30). Spill your drink? No problem—use your makeup wipes! Try Neutrogena Oil-Free Makeup Wipes in Pink Grapefruit ($7.99). They smell good and the pink grapefruit extract helps keep pesky pimples away. Another great tip is to use all the free samples you get from Sephora or your beauty subscription box, or all those mini sizes from past giftswith-purchase. You can finish most small items while vacationing, so toss the empty packaging before heading home. That means less to pack and fewer items to bring home. Another win!

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There are containers you can buy if you want to bring your favorites along, especially when visiting foreign countries where you aren’t sure what products are available or how accessible they are. Flight attendants recommend GoGearTM Travel Tubes (Amazon). They’re made of silicone and will not leak! Travel Style For the best dent-free do, put your hair into a high, loose bun. A topknot is cute and gives hair tons of volume at the roots, plus, it’ll look bouncy when you take it out after landing. Ponytails and planes don’t mix—you can’t put your head back. To feel extra luxurious, put on a hair mask before piling hair on top. After you arrive, rinse it out in a quick shower, which is good for relieving travel stress, too. Recently, people have come into the spotlight for various in-flight behaviors, whether for wearing leggings on flights or applying face masks or foot creams. There is a fine line between being comfortable and engaging in what should be private, at-home rituals. Be courteous to your fellow passengers with your travel repertoire. Look, we’re all in this together. In this day and age of stressful travel, people are on edge and the less we do to bother others, the better travel karma will come our way. Keep strong smells and bothersome behaviors to the privacy of your own home. Kick back (but not too far back), put on an eye mask and some earbuds, and enjoy the journey, knowing you’ll get there in style. •

Melissa Gulden grew up in Redding, and worked as a makeup artist for years before going into teaching. She is currently working on her doctorate in English Education. She loves USC football, the SF Giants, and all things summer.

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MOUNTAIN OF GOLD

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GOING COASTA L AT M o n ta n a d e O r o Big Sur. The scenic drive that showcases some of the most dramatic landscapes along the California coastline needs little introduction or pomp. Well known are its vistas and sunsets, its woodlands and its waves as they crash against the cliffs. So popular is Big Sur that it would be difficult to find a traveler who has not partaken in its glory, or at least wanted to. Alas, that is also the trouble. As with anything popular, the chance to casually enjoy the area becomes as mythical as the reputation. It may be considered wondrous, but it certainly isn’t a mystery, as shown by the slow traffic and booked campsites. It is not that such a place is not worth going, it’s just that you’ll likely have to share your wonder with 1,000 other wonderers; plus, Big Sur is pretty much closed due to mudslides, so there’s that. There are other options for those who wish to partake in the great outdoors of the California coast with a bit more rugged appeal. Just south of Morro Bay, Montana de Oro State Park offers camping, hiking and other outdoor adventures for those who enjoy the mountains and the coast. Though off the beaten path and definitely not one of the more talked-about state park destinations, it is by no means small, covering more than 8,000 acres and seven miles of coastline. Though now part of California State Park, the land has a history of both peaceful and forceful changes in ownership. Originally inhabited by the Chumash and Salinan people groups, it later came under the control of the Spanish and, by proxy, their established Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. The territory eventually became part of the California Rancho system and it changed hands several times until purchased by a local farmer, Alden B. Spooner II. His homestead and farm buildings remain as the park’s visitor center. The coastal area used to be inhabited and fished by local Japanese Americans until the internment during World War II. Ironically, despite the Spanish history, supposedly it was the land’s final owner, Irene McAllister, who called the area “Montana de Oro.” The name was apparently due to the abundance of California Golden Poppies that cover the area and not because there was an actual mountain of gold. 4 continued on page 18

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…supposedly it was the land’s final owner, Irene McAllister, that called the area “Montana de Oro.”

What remains is an area of near pristine preservation. As one enters the park area, the road weaves along the coast through a eucalyptus forest. Not native to California, the eucalyptus was originally planted in the area by Alexander Hazard in an attempt to capitalize on California’s need for lumber at the time; sadly, but not surprisingly, eucalyptus proved to be an incredibly poor source of lumber. It enhances the drive to the park, though, so that’s a win. The real treat is the coastlands and the highlands. Boasting an abundance of coves and wave-pounded rock formations, the seven miles of ocean frontage allow visitors to enjoy the biodiversity native to the area or to just indulge in a sunset

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soaked in the cool, salty breeze. To the east, geological formations caused by millennia of stressful tension between the tectonic plates meeting at the San Andreas Fault created the sudden rise in elevation, peaking at the nearby Valencia Peak and the more distant Alan Peak. To the north are the sand spit and tide pools known locally as Hazard Canyon, which, oddly enough, is probably the more relaxed, kidfriendly area. If coming for a day trip, the best option may be to park near one of the many trailheads; the most popular day hike is the Bluff Trail, which, true to its name, provides a casual stroll along the bluffs. There is free parking for day-trippers,

The name was apparently due to the abundance of California Golden Poppies that cover the area…

as long as you’re out by 10pm; just don’t bring your dog because they’re not allowed. Horses are allowed, however, and are a popular accompaniment on many of the trails, especially the more distant Alan Peak Trail or Oats Peak Trail loop. The climb can be rough but the views of the Pacific more than compensate you for the trek. If staying overnight, there is a main campground area for tents, trailers or RVs and approximately four environmental campsites reserved for tents only. Reservations are encouraged, but they are not nearly as necessary as other more touristy state parks. Overnight stay may be recommended if you’re looking to do some of the more

rugged, longer hikes, and, yes, there are designated areas to park your horse. Being the Central Coast, bringing a bottle of Pinot or Zin wouldn’t hurt, either. • For more information, refer to the California State Parks website for Montana de Oro: www.parks.ca.gov

Ben Ralph is a longtime off-and-on Visalia local. Originally hailing from the outskirts of Ave. 328, he now spends his time balancing a career with walking the Earth, like Caine from the TV series Kung Fu. His writing is about the latter.

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INSPIRATION | By PATRICK JOHN

L e t ’ s r a i s e t h e r e d, w h i t e a n d blu e She’s waving gently from her prime location on the front porch. She’s almost always there, quietly and gracefully keeping watch as the world passes by. She has seen the amazingly good hearts and deeds of humanity, and witnessed the unspeakable. No matter the state around her, she survives. She always stands with poise. In the evenings, she holds steady, a soft spotlight perfectly illuminating her. She’s not a diva, more of a grand dame. She’s seasoned, well-respected, and very dignified. She is a true patriot with numerous names. Old Glory. The Stars and Stripes. The Red, White and Blue. The Star Spangled Banner. In the South Valley, she is absent from the majority of porches, yards, and businesses. If you’ve noticed a lack of red, white and blue around town, those thoughts are warranted – there are fewer United States flags flying in the West than any other part of the country. 4 continued on page 22

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Do those iconic frames of the U.S. flag being planted on the moon, raised over Iwo Jima or hoisted on 9/11 at Ground Zero not mean anything anymore? Those who study flags, vexillologists, say it’s partly generational. The number of millennials serving on active duty is just a fraction of what previous generations have seen, so the flag doesn’t have quite the same support and level of personal meaning. Researchers also say kids take cues from their parents. Parents who display the flag at home are more likely to have children who do the same. So, the task is getting more flags onto more houses, cars and businesses. Flag Day was last month, and July 4th is Independence Day, so now might be a good time to pick up a flag or get a replacement for a faded set of Stars and Stripes. Symbols are a huge part of United States history. No matter how advanced technology becomes, history dictates simple traditions will always survive. Imagine no flag, no bald eagle, no Statue of Liberty, no Liberty Bell or no White House. They are symbols that speak volumes in different ways. Red stands for hardiness and valor. White signifies purity and innocence. Blue means vigilance, perseverance and justice. Let’s fly her proudly. •

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e n j oy i n g t h e r e s u r g e n c e o f m ac r a m É w i t h P r o pa g at e It’s a form of textile making that dates back to the 13th century, and some debate the origins of the word, whether it comes from the Arabic migramah, which means fringe, or the Turkish makrama, which means napkin or towel. Whatever its origins, the art of macramé spread from the Middle East to Europe, and was even popular among sailors who whiled away their hours on the lonely seas by using their knot-making skills to adorn the hilts of their knives and other tools. The Victorians took to macramé like crafters today have taken to crochet, and the art eventually arrived at the height of its popularity in the ‘70s, when nary a home in America could be found without the textile art hanging from some window or nook. But for macramé, the ‘70s seemed to be the end of the rope of its popularity.

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Despite the ebb and flow of the craft, Chris Mullins is turning the pastime into a profession, and currently enjoying the art’s resurgence. “Three years ago, my daughter decided to get married and have succulents in her wedding,” says Mullins. “Over the period of a year, we had some succulents donated, and not knowing anything about them, I began learning about them and putting together arrangements. “Then, because she’s a wedding photographer, she staged a wedding and wanted to have these macramé plant hangers, which is something that most younger gals didn’t know about,” explains Mullins. “In the 1970s I used to do that, so she asked me if I could make some plant hangers for her.”

It only took Mullins about 15 minutes to get back in the groove, and the two former trends, succulents and macramé, have proved a natural marriage. For succulents, macramé hangers make artful and practical receptacles for the lowmaintenance plant. “The medium has changed a bit,” Mullins says, and most modern macramé now uses cotton, rope or polished hemp, but “it’s basically the same thing as in the ‘70s – just the tying of knots to form some sort of design. It almost looks like crochet, but it’s not. It’s hand-tied knots, and anybody who has been in the Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts knows how to tie a square knot, and that’s the basic knot of macramé.” As others began to take interest in macramé, Mullins started Propagate, formerly Propagate, Succulents and Friends, to host separate workshops where she teaches the basics of macramé and caring for succulents. “Propagate means to spread and promote an idea, and that’s what I love to do,” she explains. “I love to teach people how to care about plants and do macramé.” Her macramé workshops, which typically cost $40, teach basic knots and variants of those knot, and attendees “end up going home with a macramé hanger that they’ve designed,” says Mullins. “The workshop includes rope, the hanger, the pot and instructions.” For her succulent workshops, Mullins says, “gals come over usually in my backyard, and depending on the season, we make succulent-topped pumpkins, wreaths for doors and arrangements.” Caring for a succulent is much different than caring for a houseplant, but still, “they thrive on neglect.” Crafting macramé and caring for succulents are both straightforward arts, but for Mullins, the real joy comes from getting together with others during her workshops, which she announces through her social media. 4 continued on page 26

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“Propagate means to spread and promote an idea, and that’s what I love to do,” she explains. “I love to teach people how to care about plants and do macramé.” “This is my outlet. I just really enjoy doing it,” says Mullins. “I find that I can spend too much time on a macramé, because it can potentially incorporate thousands of knots already, and where there’s a knot, there’s always a variation.” It might be the variation on a theme that has brought about the resurgence of macramé, or that a DIY generation has appropriated the former trend. Either way, the returned popularity of macramé, as well as succulents, has been a surprise to Mullins. “I just think it’s something that’s trendy and popular,” she says. “It’s been many years since both have been popular, but whatever goes around comes around. “I mean, whoever thought? I think it was Martha Stewart who said that if anybody had told me that I’d be having macramé in my magazine, I would have told them they were crazy.”

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If what goes around comes around holds true, there’s always the chance macramé again could go out of fashion, but for now Mullins is riding the wave, adding, “I told my husband if I’m not having fun I’m going to quit.” For now she is having fun, and doesn’t anticipate macramé or succulents to go out of fashion anytime soon, so she’ll continue to propagate their popularity. • Propagate • (559) 908-2688 Find her on Facebook and Instagram

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Outside

Influence

“Muddy Waters was crazy about those guys. He was always talking about The Nighthawks.” ~Luther ‘Guitar Jr.’ Johnson

blu e s a n d m o r e w i t h J i mmy T h a c k e ry Blues singer, guitarist and songwriter Jimmy Thackery combines elements of Nashville twang, swing, surf, hard rock and frequent excursions into the world of jazz and still comes up with a sound that is distinctly the blues. “I think, like any blues musician, I knew the moment it hit me over the head like a baseball bat. I was at the playground at school fooling with a transistor radio when Slim Harpo came on with a crossover hit called ‘Scratch My Back.’ That was the moment. “I also remember the first Rolling Stones album was all blues covers. I thought they were Stones songs but as I looked at the credits, I saw names like Ella Bates and McKinley Morganfield. I went on a search for records by these guys, but I couldn’t find anything until someone told me Daniels and Morganfield were Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters. So I found their records and it was all over.”

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As a teenager growing up in Washington, D.C., Thackery saw Buddy Guy play in a small church, and the gig had a huge effect on him, though not as big as that of seeing Jimi Hendrix’s first official show in the United States. He cites Chicago axe master Otis Rush as a primary influence. Moreover, along the way, he learned quite a bit from playing on stage alongside such blues legends as Muddy Waters, James Cotton and Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson. “Everybody I ever listened to were influences in one way or the other. Even if it was just figuring out what not to do. That’s the way I think you have to approach it, you have to take what you can from everybody’s performance, whether it be a positive or a negative.” Thackery spent 14 years touring the United States, Europe, Canada and Japan with the Nighthawks, a legendary blues and

I find that by listening to classical music or old jazz, like Django Reinhardt, some slackkey music by Ledward Kaapana or something like that, that kind of stuff, that melodic thread, sparks my creative juices more than listening to John Lee Hooker or even Muddy Waters anymore.

roots rock ensemble. He was the heart, soul and adrenaline of the Nighthawks sound, having created a distinctively raw, powerful guitar style and establishing a reputation as a dynamic soloist. After leaving the Nighthawks in 1986, he formed Jimmy Thackery & the Assassins, which toured and recorded three albums before disbanding in 1991. The Assassins at one time included six horns and up to 13 members, including backup singers. Thackery says he reached a point where the band was too large to handle. “The logistics of trying to travel were too difficult, and it was hard to keep harmony.” He then formed the trio Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers, which continues to play blues festivals and clubs and record his original songs, a mainstay of the current blues world. “My bands have always played hot-rod stuff, up-tempo blues, not the slow down, cry-

in-your-beer music. Even the old-time blues musicians, when they played at a roadhouse or wherever they congregated on a Saturday night after slavery, went crazy. They played songs about losing their wives or girlfriends or losing all their money and their house. The beat was so infectious. These guys drew down, so it was a whole layer getting those demons out, you know. So we’re trying to do the same thing. We’re up there trying to help people forget whatever happened during the week.” Thackery has released 15 albums on the Blind Pig and Telarc labels. Eight of his releases reached the top 15 on Billboard’s Blues charts. After Telarc, Jimmy became independent and started his own label, White River Records, which has released five titles, including his most recent album, “Spare Keys,” an all-original album with six instrumentals and six tunes with vocals. The instrumentals highlight Thackery’s vast styles, influenced by his interest in all varieties of music, from classical to slack-key to country to rock and tropical rock. “I find that by listening to classical music or old jazz, like Django Reinhardt, some slackkey music by Ledward Kaapana or something like that, that kind of stuff, that melodic thread, sparks my creative juices more than listening to John Lee Hooker or even Muddy Waters anymore. I’ve spent almost a lifetime listening to that stuff, trying to learn how to play it. Now I’m trying to figure out how to inject melody into it.” • Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers with Gina Sicilia Saturday, July 22, World Records Showcase Theater in Bakersfield www.shopworldrecords.com

Phil Reser has written stories on major American rock and music acts for newspapers, magazines and radio stations since receiving his journalism degree from San Francisco State University. His media contributions include the New York Times, San Francisco Examiner, Chico EnterpriseRecord, KCHO & KFPR Public Radio, Blues Revue and Rolling Stone magazines.

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GOOD FINDS

| BY JORDAN VENEMA | PHOTOS: MICHELLE SMEE

t h e n ot- s o - b o r i n g s to ry o f C i d e r h o u s e F o o d s No matter what she says, do not believe Kelley Hansen when she tells you that her story is boring. To hear her speak about her childhood, you’d think she grew up on Little House on the Prairie, and not in Springville, Calif. “My dad was a logger since he was 17 years old, so I grew up in a logging camp in summers, with fur trading and trapping in the winter,” says Hansen. “We lived off the land, and if we were ever separated, dad taught us to build shelters at 4 years old.” Hansen laughs describing herself as a child, bordered by hound dogs with furs thrown over her shoulder. It sounds like something from another century, but this was only 30 some years ago.

But those were different times in Springville, and not only because those professions still flourished, but other traditions existed. Springville’s hills were still dotted with apple orchards, and a local named Barbara still made the best apple butter and cider syrup, which is why they called it Barb’s Best. “Springville had a place called Fred’s General Store, and Barb would drop off boxes of apple butter and apple cider syrup, and it would just disappear,” recalls Hansen. “Everybody drove for miles to get fresh pressed, unpasteurized cider that literally came straight from the apples.” 4 continued on page 32

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But eventually Barb’s Best really did disappear, or at least an aging Barbara sold the business, which was then renamed Ciderhouse Foods. And that wasn’t the only tradition leaving Springville, explains Hansen. Environmental regulations closed logging and trapping, and many of the apple orchards began disappearing because younger farmers moved onto other professions. “They found easier ways to make money,” says Hansen. So when the owners of Ciderhouse approached Hansen about buying the business, she knew what she had to do. “I could not stand one more loss in this town of its traditions,” says Hansen. The logging had disappeared, the fur trapping as well, but “that was something from my childhood that I could keep going here, and everybody loves it.” The transition from logger and fur trapper to cider brewer might seem too domestic a direction for Hansen, but she also admits more unexpected things have happened.

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“When I was a kid, 3 or 4 years old, at night I’d visit the bar, and the bartender would give me a soda and a quarter, and I’d watch my dad get in a couple bar fights, and then we’d go home,” laughs Hansen, offering an example of her unorthodox upbringing. “So the fact that I married the most amazing Christian, calm, gentle, and Leave-it-toBeaver man is just hysterical.” Hansen and husband Chad bought Ciderhouse Foods in June 2013, but the following July, just as they were getting their business off the ground, Chad was hit by a drunk driver. “I was told to prepare for him to die that night. He had everything shattered in his body except for his left arm, his skull and his spine. He had punctured lungs, internal bleeding, a lacerated liver, crushed legs and right arm, and pelvis broken in two places,” says Hansen. That Chad came out of the coma, Hansen says, is a miracle. Following therapy, he regained his ability to walk, and though his recovery was just beginning, it allowed the family to continue with Ciderhouse Foods.

Hansen says she keeps a sense of humor, and laughs when she says her husband is now made of metal, “but he’s amazing and fine, and you wouldn’t know he went through an accident.” Moreover, he’s a constant encouragement to Hansen while she runs Ciderhouse Foods. They completed a state-certified kitchen outside their home, and updated the labels of their products. They decided to keep the name Ciderhouse Foods, though Hansen regrets the name is sometimes associated with the film “The Cider House Rules.” Regardless of the name, she’s preserving the Springville tradition of ciders as best as Barb could, and continues to source from local apples. Ciderhouse Foods sells one-pound bags of gourmet granola made with currants, cranberries, cherries, dried apples and slivered almonds, and eight-ounce jars of apple butter. “It’s like American history,” says Hansen about the apple butter. “It takes you back to the 1800s, the Dutch and Amish, it’s just brown sugar and apple cider cooked down for hours.”

And of course, there is the apple cider syrup, which is like apple pie in a bottle. The syrup can be used for many things – toppings for desserts, in martinis, combined with vinegar to make vinaigrette. “It’s amazing what people do with it,” says Hansen, who is also compiling a recipe book for customers. In a way, through her recipe book and Ciderhouse Foods, Hansen is planting metaphorical seeds to continue some of the traditions from her childhood and Springville. More literally, the Hansens planted 50 apples trees on their property this year, so in three or four years they’ll be able to use their own apples in Springville’s very own and very best apple cider. • Ciderhouse Foods • Myciderhousefoods.com (559) 539-5236

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his seven-yearold son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan. venema@gmail.com.

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Lake Kaweah after the rain

Amber Smith is the owner of Simply Smith Photography. She’s been photographing weddings and portrait sessions for over 9 years and loves shooting covers for Enjoy. When she’s not on a photo shoot, she’s busy with her husband and 2 little boys, spending time outdoors enjoying the central coast. www.simplysmithphotography.com

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WHAT’S COOKIN’ | BY LANA GRANFORS

recipe JULY 2017

Tangy Shrimp Salad with Cucumber , Dill and Fennel Yield: 6 main salads or 8 side salads

INGREDIENTS FOR POACHed SHRIMP 2 lemons, juiced 2 T sea salt or kosher salt 3 bay leaves 4 T chopped parsley 2 pounds jumbo, shell-on shrimp (see note in directions) INGREDIENTS for salad 2 lemons, zested, juiced and divided (reserve zest) 2 fennel bulbs, sliced crosswise ¼-inch thick, reserving 3 T fronds, chopped 1 English cucumber, unpeeled, sliced ¼-inch thick 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced into rings ¹⁄³ cup olive oil ½ cup fresh dill, chopped 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 T finely grated lemon zest Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste prep time: 20-30 minutes COOL time: 10 minutes TOTAL time: 30-40 minutes

This shrimp salad’s a snap to fix, and is perfect for lunch or as a light dinner on these hot summer days. Summer days also call for family and friends gathering together, and this would make a great potluck addition served on a bed of lettuce, or pile it high on a pretty dish and you have a nice refreshing appetizer for any summer barbecue. I like to poach fresh shrimp, but cooked shrimp is an easy substitution (see note).

Enjoy!

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CUCUMBE AD WITH RIMP SAL FENNEL TA N G Y S H DILL AND

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directions STEP 1: Fill a large pot with about a half-gallon of water. Add the juice of 2 lemons, salt, bay leaves and parsley; stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are bright pink and the tails have curled. STEP 2: Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the poaching liquid and cool. Once cool, peel and devein shrimp and place in a large bowl.

STEP 3: Add sliced fennel, chopped fennel fronds, cucumber, red onion, and juice of one lemon and toss to combine. Add dill, pepper flakes, and lemon zest and toss again; season with salt, pepper and the remaining lemon juice. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. NOTE: A shortcut would be to purchase cooked shrimp, shells removed, to use in place of poaching fresh, raw shrimp. If frozen, allow to thaw completely, then rinse and drain well.

Lana Granfors enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her friends and familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially her grandchildren, Jillian and Garet.

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CRAFTING

| By Kayla Stock | PHOTOS: Kelli Avila

Mirror Image DI Y: a n t i q u e d m i r r o r

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supplies • Frame with glass and cardboard back • Spray bottle • Vinegar • Krylon looking glass spray paint • Colored spray paint (we used blue) • Glass cleaner • Paper towels • Craft paper • Tape (if glass does not pop out of frame)

1. Take cardboard backing off your frame and tape off your frame (or pop out glass).

2. Clean the glass. Bring frame outside and flip it to the back side of the glass.

5. Generously blot the raised vinegar droplets with a paper towel so the droplets flatten and paint comes off to reveal spots of clear glass.

6. Repeat steps 3-5 with heavier amounts of vinegar and blotting.

3. Make sure your spray bottle is spraying medium-sized droplets,not a heavy stream. Spray glass evenly or as desired. This is the base of your antiqued effect.

7. After looking glass paint is dry, spray the entire back with your chosen paint. This color will be revealed through the blotted-off portions of the mirror and create a color-washed antiqued effect.

TIPs: Instead of blue color wash, try your favorite color - we love blue, blush or citron green. For a true antiqued effect, instead of color, continue using looking glass paint, vinegar and blotting until you achieve your desired antique look.

4. Create your mirror by spraying looking glass paint evenly over the vinegar droplets.

8. Make sure all paint is dry and put back cover on frame. (Paint will bubble if it’s not completely dry.) Hang and enjoy!

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CALENDAR | JULY 2017

calendar J U LY 2 0 1 7

From Food to fun, something for everyone to enjoy

clovis

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Old Town Clovis Farmers Market, Old Town, Pollasky and Bullard, 8-11:30 am, (559) 298-5774, www.oldtownclovis.org July 7 • Bluegrass in the Park, featuring Red Dog Ash, Veterans Memorial Park, 901 Fifth St., 6:30 pm July 7, 14, 21, 28 • Friday Night Farmers Market, Old Town, Pollasky Avenue, 5:30-9 pm, (559) 298-5774, www.oldtownclovis.org July 13, 27 • Rock the Mall, Sierra Vista Mall, Clovis and Shaw, 6-9 pm, www.visitclovis.com

The free, family-friendly Rock the Mall takes place every second and fourth Thursday during the summer. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the fun at the mall’s Community Park in front of the Sierra Vista Cinemas 16 Movie Theater (ample parking is available on the south side of the mall). 95.7 The Fox’s Carter is the emcee for the night. Drawings will be held during the band’s break. The Michelob Ultra Beer Garden is open for those 21 and older. No pets or outside alcoholic beverages are permitted. On July 13, “Exit 13” will perform and on July 27 “Faithfully” will perform.

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July 14 • Peach Party, Old Town, 5:30-9 pm, www.oldtownclovis.org

fresno

July 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 • Cherry Avenue Auction, 4640 S. Cherry Ave., 6:30 am-3:30 pm, www.cherryavenueauction.com July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 W. Shaw Ave., 7 am-noon, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com July 1, 29 • Saturday morning long half-day canoe tour, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, 8:30 am-1 pm, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org July 5, 12, 19, 26 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 W. Shaw Ave., 3-6 pm, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com June 6, 13, 20, 27 • Carthop, Historic Fulton Mall, 11 am-2 pm, www.downtownfresno.org/events/carthop July 6, 20 • Art Hop, Tower District, E. Olive Avenue and N. Wishon, 5-8 pm, (559) 237-9734, www.fresnoartscouncil.org/arthop July 7, 14, 21, 28 • Friday Sunset Kayak Tour, 10705 N. Lanes Road, 4:30-8 pm, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org July 8, 15, 22 • Saturday morning long half-day kayak tour, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, 8:30 am-1 pm, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org July 13 • Respite by the River: Steven Sanchez with Music by Soul Kitchenette, San Joaquin River Parkway Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, 6-8 pm, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org

July 15 • Walk with a Doc, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, 8:30-10:30 am, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org July 22 • Saturday morning half-day kayak tour with San Joaquin River Parkway Trust, Fort Washington Beach, 10705 N. Lanes Road, 8:30 am-noon, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org July 29 • Saturday morning half-day canoe tour with San Joaquin River Parkway Trust, Fort Washington Beach, 10705 N. Lanes Road, 8:30 am-noon, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org

hanford

July 6, 13, 20, 27 • Thursday Night Market Place, downtown Hanford, 5:30-9 pm, (559) 582-9457, www.hanfordchamber.com July 12, 19, 26 • Concert in the Park, www.hanfordchamber.com July 18 • Hanford’s Third Tuesday Takeover, 202 W. Lacey, 6-8 pm, (559) 772-2317

kingsburg

July 3

• Independence Celebration, KHS Stadium, 6 pm, www.kingsburgchamber.com

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July 6, 13, 20, 27 • Concert Under the Stars, Memorial Park, 8 pm, www.kingsburgchamber.com

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July 1 • Walk with a Doc, Lions Town and County Park-Pavilion, 2300 Howard Road, 8:30 am, www.maderachamber.com • AC/DC Tribute, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com July 4 • Fireworks show, Bass Lake, (559) 642-3676, www.basslakechamber.com July 8 • Led Zeppelin Tribute, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com July 15 • Family Picnic Day, Fossil Discovery Center, (559) 665-7107, www.maderamammoths. org • Def Leppard Tribute, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com July 22 • Beatles Tribute, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com July 29 • Bon Jovi Tribute, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com

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July 4 • July 4th Celebration!

July 8 • “The Goonies,” noon July 15 • Magana Events presents Paul Rodriguez, 8 pm July 22 • “The Princess Bride,” noon

barn theater - porterville www.barntheater.porterville.com

July 15 • Hosscar Celebration, 7:30 pm

encore theatre - tulare

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Through July 15 • “Annie,” 7:30 evening shows, 2 pm matinees, (559) 686-1300

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fresno pacific university theater www.fresno.edu/events/theater

July 3-26 • The Yes! Project: Youth Engage Shakespeare

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Enjoy the game followed by a fireworks extravaganza. Visalia Rawhide Baseball Club, 300 N. Giddings St., (559) 732-4433, www.milb.com. Presented by Bueno Beverage Company. 42 www.EnjoySouthValley.com JULY 2017

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July 26-27 • Fresno Food Expo

July 1 • First Saturday in Three Rivers, 11 am-5 pm, (559) 561-3463, www.1stsaturdaytr.com July 5, 12, 19, 26 • Story Time at the Library, 42052 Eggers Drive, 10:30-11:30 am, www.threerivers.com

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July 4, 11, 18, 25 • The Farmers Market, Main Street, 8-11:30 am

July 8 • Second Saturdays Artisan Market, The Looking Glass, 242 E. Caldwell, 9 am-3 pm, (559) 732-2787, www.thelookingglassvisalia.org Through July 28 • ImagineU Children’s Museum Summer Camps, 210 N Tipton St., 8 am-5:30 pm, (559) 733-5975, www.imagineumuseum.org

Through a partnership with Woodward Shakespeare Festival (WSF), Fresno Pacific University will co-host local teens in a three-and-a-half week workshop around the festival’s summer season of Shakespearean plays. They will play games together, practice Shakespearean style, learn scenes and explore their creative voices by devising original scenes in response to the play material. The workshop culminates with a public performance on the festival stage in

Woodward Park on Wednesday, July 26 at 7 pm. The cost is $50 and scholarships are available. The camp schedule is as follows: Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 am-3 pm Weeks 2-3: Monday through Thursday, 10 am-3 pm Week 4: Monday through Wednesday, 6 -9 pm at Woodward Park (dress rehearsals and performance)

ice house theatre - visalia www.visaliaplayers.org

July 1-2 • “Buddy − The Buddy Holly Story,” 7:30 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday

rabobank arena - bakersfield www.rabobankarena.com

July 15 • Guns ‘N Hoses, 7 pm July 22 • Pepe Aguilar, 8 pm

river city theatre - reedley

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Through July 30 • “Young Frankenstein,” 7 pm Thursday, 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday

roger rocka’s dinner theatre - fresno www.rogerrockas.com

Through July 9 • “Damn Yankees,” 5:30 pm ThursdaySaturday, 11 am Sunday, (559) 266-9494 July 13-September 10 • “Sister Act,” 5:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, 11 am Sunday, (559) 266-9494

saroyan theater - fresno

www.fresnoconventioncenter.com

July 14 • John Mulaney, 7 pm July 16 • Brian Regan, 7 pm

save mart center - fresno www.savemartcenter.com

July 11 • Train, 7 pm July 13 • Prince Royce, 7:30 pm

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www.exploresequoiakingscanyon.com

July 1 • Owl Prowl, 7:30-9 pm July 1, 5, 7, 12, 15, 19, 26 • Back in the Day, 1:30-2:30 pm July 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 26, 29 • Wonders of the Night Sky, 9-10 pm

July 1, 8, 15, 29 • Trees of Time, 6-7:30 pm July 1-31 • History Alive!, 6-7 pm July 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 27 • Discover Darkness, 9-10 pm July 4, 11, 18 • Telescope Tuesdays, 9-10 pm July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 26 • Family Campfire, 7-8 pm July 7-8 • Full Moon on Moro Rock, 7:30 pm July 7, 14, 28 • Helping Hands for Parks, 2-3 pm July 21-23 • Dark Sky Festival

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July 13 • Three Dog Night, 7:30 pm

the tower theatre - fresno www.towertheatrefresno.com

July 9 • “Matisyahu,” 7:30 pm July 15 • “Tributo a Los 3 Grandes (A Tribute to 3 Great Ones),” 8 pm

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July 29 • Boots, Brews and Bacon Fest, 6-10 pm

29 The Visalia Convention Center’s Boots, Brew and Bacon Fest includes live music and entertainment, local restaurants featuring their best bacon bite, a cash prize for the best bacon bite as voted by the attendees, a bacon eating contest and pub games, all included in the ticket price. General admission is $30 in advance, $35 the day of the event, $25 for groups of 10 and VIP tickets are $75. General admission tickets include entrance into the event, a tasting glass, tasting and bacon dish sampling. VIP tickets include early admission at 5:30 pm, VIP lanyard, beer swag, exclusive VIP tent with private food and beer serving area.

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July 15 • Blood, Sweat and Tears, 8 pm

15 It has been five decades since drummer/ producer Bobby Colomby and friends assembled the first group to successfully fuse rock, blues, pop music, horn arrangements and jazz improvisation into a hybrid that came to be known as “jazz-rock.” The band’s second album, “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” topped the Billboard charts for many weeks and beat out the Beatles’ “Abbey Road” for the prestigious Album of the Year Grammy award. That album produced three major hit singles: “You Made me so Very Happy,” “Spinning Wheel” and “And When I Die.” The concert is presented by Hands in the Community, and tickets are $40, $60 and $80. Event times and dates are subject to change without notice. Please check event phone number or website to verify dates and times. Enjoy Magazine is not responsible for any inconvenience due to event changes.

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GIVING BACK | by KENDRA KAISERMAN

to the rescue S av i n g P e t s ’ L i v e s w i t h G a bby ’ s A n i m a l R e s c u e Gabrielle “Gabby” Enns has been running an animal rescue for as long as she can remember. As a kid, she would bring home any stray animal she would find on her way home from school. She would also save up her allowance to pay for necessary veterinary expenses for her rescued creatures. She even has a photo album with pictures of parrots on her shoulder or her nursing kittens. “I didn’t think I would have a rescue until much later in life,” says Enns, owner and founder of Gabby’s Animal Rescue in Visalia, but her dream became a reality when she started her website in 2011.

Gabby’s Animal Rescue, which gained nonprofit status last December, is a no-kill, no-profit rescue. They help people who can’t afford veterinary care with services such as spaying or neutering their animals. The goal is always “helping the community and animals in need,” Enns says. They also focus on pulling animals from the pound that are on “death row,” as Enns calls it, and finding them homes. In the last two years, they have become advocates for the feral cat coalition by becoming involved with trapping, fixing and releasing feral cats. 4 continued on page 46

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Photo courtesy of Gabby’s Animal Rescue

When animals come to Gabby’s Animal Rescue, they usually stay for at least three weeks. There is a two-week quarantine period and the animal “almost always has something and almost immediately starts treatment,” says Enns. If an owner surrenders the animal, however, “the process can be much shorter,” Enns says. If the animal has no health problems and is fixed, it can be up for adoption relatively quickly. Gabby’s serves mostly dogs and cats, but occasionally rescues rabbits, chickens and horses. Her animal shelter has held 50 dogs in the past, but “that’s drastically gone down,” says Enns, as it now holds 10 dogs. “It all just depends on how many foster homes we have...I become the overflow tank, the dogs that did not work out in their foster home,” Enns says. As for cats, last year she was practically begging people to take them, and now she has between 60 and 90 in the stable foster homes. “The best part is placing these animals in amazing homes and those families giving you updates,” Enns says. “The hardest part is losing them...I don’t give up. “I love animals and my life is dedicated to saving them. I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s a really hard job but it’s totally worth it,” Enns says. Volunteers are welcome at Gabby’s Animal Rescue, and it is specifically in need of someone who can market for the rescue. Adopted animals receive a free health exam. • Gabby’s Animal Rescue (559) 737-8888 www.gabbysanimalrescue.org Find them on Facebook and Instagram Kendra Kaiserman is a recent graduate of Simpson University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism. Originally from Manteca, she enjoys trips to Santa Cruz, writing, reading and playing soccer.

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“I love animals and my life is dedicated to saving them. I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s a really hard job but it’s totally worth it,” Enns says.

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